Golf Guide Business

Golf Guide Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 10th, 2024

Love golf and know local courses like the back of your hand? Consider starting a golf guide business. As a golf guide, you’ll offer curated experiences that help players navigate and enjoy various golf courses, whether they’re locals or tourists.

The real work involves building relationships with golf courses, understanding each course’s unique features, and creating tailored packages that might include tee times, equipment rentals, and even lessons. Your expertise will save enthusiasts time and enhance their golfing experience, making you an indispensable resource.

To get started, you’ll need to develop a solid knowledge of local golf courses, perhaps start a dedicated website, and invest in some initial marketing. With dedication, this business can turn your passion for golf into a rewarding venture where you’re making a difference in how others enjoy the sport.

In this list, you'll find real-world golf guide business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a golf guide business that makes money.

1. Live Tourney ($36K/year)

During COVID lockdowns, Matt Robinson, a 29-year-old software engineer obsessed with golf, saw the need for a simpler, more affordable tournament management tool when his home course's head pro mentioned issues with existing options. This led him to create Live Tourney, now rapidly growing with $18K in revenue in January 2024 alone.

How much money it makes: $36K/year
How much did it cost to start: $250
How many people on the team: 1

My Golf App Side Project Makes $36K/Year

Golf course software startup Live Tourney saw $18k in revenue, with $3k MRR after launching in 2023, focusing on a simple web-based live leaderboard solution for golf events and targeting customer growth through cold calls and innovative recruitment strategies.

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